Virginia SOL - Latin I
In Latin I, students begin to develop the ability to
comprehend simple written Latin texts based on a variety of topics. The first
strand of the Latin Standards of Learning focuses on interpretation of texts
because the focus is on comprehension rather than person-to-person
communication. To support the development of reading skills, students learn to
use Latin orally, understand oral Latin, and write very simple phrases and
sentences. Students also learn about the perspectives, practices, and products
of the ancient Romans as reflected in aspects of the daily lives of Roman
people. Students compare these cultural and historical elements to their own
culture and recognize examples of the influence of Greco-Roman civilization in
their own world. Through their understanding of the structures and vocabulary
of the Latin language, students enhance their understanding of these same
linguistic elements of English.
Reading
for Understanding
LI.1 The student
will understand simple written Latin based on various topics that are presented
through a variety of media.
1. Read words, phrases, simple sentences, and short passages, and
associate them
with visual representations.
2. Demonstrate reading comprehension by answering simple
questions about Latin passages.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of basic vocabulary, inflectional
systems, and syntax in Latin.
Using Oral and Written
Language for Understanding
LI.2 The student will use
orally, listen to, and write Latin as part of the language-learning process.
1. Recognize and reproduce Latin vowel, consonant,
and diphthong sounds.
2. Initiate and respond appropriately to simple oral and
written questions, statements, and
commands.
3. Write simple Latin phrases and sentences.
Cultural Perspectives,
Practices, and Products
LI.3 The student
will develop an awareness of perspectives, practices, and products of Roman
culture.
1. Identify Roman practices as reflected in aspects
of daily life, such as family,
education, occupations, mythology, and social structure.
2. Examine through use of print or non-print media and
artifacts some products of the Romans, such as food, clothing, methods of
transportation, buildings, and art forms.
3. Locate and describe the major geographical features of
the classical world, such as bodies of water, mountain ranges, and cities.
4. Identify selected historical figures and events, such as
Romulus, Julius Caesar, the founding of Rome, and the three periods of Roman
history.
5. Participate in cultural simulations, such as family
celebrations, banquets, and festivals.
LI.4 The student
will recognize that perspectives, practices and products of Roman culture are
interrelated.
1. Recognize that products of the Roman world reflect
practices and perspectives of
Roman culture, such as the toga as the symbol of Roman citizenship.
2. Examine how geography and history influenced practices and perspectives of
the
Romans, such as the founding of Rome at a crossroads
near the Tiber River.
Making Connections
through Language
LI.5 The student will
recognize how information acquired in Latin and information acquired in other
subjects reinforce one another.
1. Identify examples of Latin
vocabulary, numerals, mottoes, phrases, and symbols
that are used in other subjects.
2. Relate content from other subject areas to topics
discussed in the Latin class, such as
Greek and Roman mythology or the influence of geography on the
creation of the Roman
empire.
Cultural and Linguistic
Comparisons
LI.6 The student
will demonstrate an understanding of the significance of culture through
comparisons between Roman culture and that of the United States.
1. Examine elements of Roman and American cultures,
such as eating habits, clothing
styles, educational practices, architectural
styles, and family and social structures.
2. Identify similarities and differences evident in
practices of both cultures.
3. Demonstrate an awareness of unique elements of the
student’s own culture.
LI.7 The student
will compare the basic structures, vocabulary, and sound system of Latin with
those of English.
1. Recognize that the basic language patterns of
English differ significantly from those of Latin.
2. Demonstrate that Latin roots, prefixes, and
suffixes occur in English words.
3. Compare and contrast the sound systems of Latin
and English.
Communication across
Communities
LI.8 The student
will identify situations in which Latin language skills and cultural knowledge
may be applied beyond the classroom setting for recreational, educational, and
occupational purposes.
1. Identify through print and non-print sources examples of
the Latin language and
Greco-Roman culture that are evident in areas such as the
media, entertainment, and
occupations.
2. Identify resources, including individuals and
organizations, that provide basic Greco-Roman
cultural information.
For further information
contact:
Edward J. Golden, Ph.D.
WJCC Public Schools
Williamsburg, VA 23185
goldene@wjcc.k12.va.us
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